Florida Leads Kentucky After Day 2 Of 'Big Blue Slam'

Florida Leads Kentucky After Day 2 Of 'Big Blue Slam'

Florida leads Kentucky 819-to-654 after the first two days of the 5th annual 'Big Blue Slam' blood drive.

After grabbing the lead on Monday, the Gators didn’t let go on Tuesday, outscoring Kentucky blood donors 819 to 654 in the 5th annual Big Blue Slam.

The Big Blue Nation of Lifesavers is urged to come out and finish the week strong, not only to help defeat Florida but to also boost the community blood supply.

“Recent winter weather and the flu season have taken a toll on the blood supply and right now inventory levels of all blood types are very low. That’s why it’s more important than ever for healthy individuals to make the effort to donate this week,” said Martha Osborne, Kentucky Blood Center’s Executive Director of Marketing and Recruitment.

To find a blood drive or schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.

Blood donors must be 17-years-old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old doors must also have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org. All donors must present a photo I.D.